WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES®

2018 Sponsorship Opportunities

The Need

Domestic and sexual violence impacts our community daily – and the numbers are rising. Violence against women and girls is a societal issue that must be addressed.

According to the Lethbridge Police Service Annual Report (2017) there were 81 sexual assaults, sexual interference, exploitation and touching reports and 1692 reports of domestic violence in our community, and research shows that fewer than 10% of individuals report to police. Over the same period, YWCA Lethbridge and District provided direct supports and services to nearly 600 disclosures of sexual violence and more than 3000 impacted by domestic violence.

YWCA Lethbridge & District provides the support, education and awareness that our community needs to address sexual and domestic violence. By supporting WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES®, you . . .

provide immediate safety, shelter, food and clothing for a woman fleeing domestic violence;support women and men in abusive relationships with referrals and support;provide women, men and children who report a sexual assault with an important Third Option and immediate crisis counselling; andhelp survivors of violence re-enter society, become self-sufficient, and avoid being in crisis situations in their future.

The Opportunity

On Tuesday, September 21, 2018, YWCA Lethbridge & District presents our 7th annual WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES ®. Over 100 men and women will challenge themselves to “walk a mile” in high heels around Galt Gardens. They register to participate and fundraise to reach their goal, and then take steps to help stop domestic and sexual violence. In its 6-year history, YWCA Lethbridge & District WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES® has raised more than $160,000 and involved hundreds of community members. Our goal this year is to raised $50,000 and YOU can help us get there!

Sponsorships are available for this highly visual, engaging, and unique event. Past sponsors have shared how impactful involvement with the YWCA and in particular this event has been on their staff: from team building to community engagement; from awareness of the issues to compassion and understanding.

Join us as part of the solution, and sponsor, walk, or donate to YWCA Lethbridge & District WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES®.

To be a community leader committed to collaborative
partnerships in provision of accessible prevention, intervention
and support programs and services for the enhancement of
women's lives.

The YWCA Lethbridge and District is led by a volunteer Board
of Directors that follows a Policy Governance Model in order
to meet the obligations of the work of our charitable not for
profit. Elected by the philosophical members of the YWCA
Lethbridge and District, they determine the mission, vision,
values and ends of our Asociation.